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Football star brings young fan to tears with wonderful gesture

Everton’s new signing Richarlison has made a young fan cry with a touching post-game gesture.

After dazzling on his debut for the Toffees, the incredible moment between the 21-year-old and a youthful supporter was caught on camera.

The Brazilian picked out the fan in the crowd, handed over his match jersey and then embraced him – leaving the fan teary and emotional.

If Richarlison’s two goals for Everton hadn’t already won over the hearts of the fans, this heartwarming gesture certainly did.

Everton’s new signing Richarlison brings a young fan to tears after gifting his match jersey. Pic: thaynanleite.30/Instagram
Everton’s new signing Richarlison brings a young fan to tears after gifting his match jersey. Pic: thaynanleite.30/Instagram

The lucky 9-year-old could hardly contain his emotions, evidently overwhelmed by the experience.

The Brazilian winger netted both of his new side’s goals in the 2-2 draw with Wolves at Molineux, the second coming despite Phil Jagielka’s earlier dismissal.

It was a performance befitting the £40 million ($A51m) the Toffees reportedly paid to sign the 21-year-old from Watford, for whom Marco Silva originally signed 12 months ago.

“I’m very happy for the two goals. It was a very difficult match because we had to run double,” the former Fluminense man told BT Sport.

“We played with one less player after the red card and it was very difficult, but one point away… it’s a very important debut for me.

“I know my responsibilities and I know also the coach has given me freedom to play my football in attack, so I know what I have to do on the pitch. I’m very happy.

The Brazilian winger celebrates after scoring on his debut for Everton. Pic: Getty
The Brazilian winger celebrates after scoring on his debut for Everton. Pic: Getty

“I look to Marco like a father. He came to Brazil to bring me to England and I know I will be grateful for my life to Marco.”

Silva, meanwhile, insisted the hefty fee attached to Richarlison’s signing should have no bearing on the judgment of his performances.

“When a club pays money it’s because it’s his value in the market,” he said. “Like all the other players we sign it’s not because they are [worth] more or less money. We believe in all of them.

“He performed well like all of the squad. It’s important for him to score in our first match, his first official match in the shirt.”

with Omnisport.